This is an identified position for Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander candidatesWho We AreFounded in 1951, The Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organisation dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. We are tackling the twin crises facing our planet - climate change and biodiversity loss.One of our core values is our commitment to diversity. Therefore, we strive for a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce. Working in 76 countries, including all 50 states of USA, we use a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. To learn more about our global organisation, visit or follow @nature_press on Twitter.The Nature Conservancy first commenced operations in Australia in 2002. Since that time TNC Australia has grown significantly and now conducts projects in all Australian states and territories. Our work focuses on four conservation strategies - Outback (including our work with many Indigenous Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, supporting their efforts to manage their Country for its cultural and conservation values); Oceans (including our nation-wide critically endangered shellfish reef building program in the bays and estuaries of southern Australia, from Perth to Noosa); Nature and Agricultural Landscapes (including innovative water funds in the Southern Murray-Darling Basin); and Protection (working with partners, including governments, to achieve protection, restoration and improved management of 30% of our oceans and 30% of our lands by 2030). To learn more about our work in Australia visit .What We Can Achieve TogetherThe Equity in Conservation Officer will work across the Conservation teams at TNC Australia to support cultural groups to look after Country. This role will report to the Indigenous Landscapes Director.You will be an important member of our Indigenous Landscapes Team. You will use your passion and commitment to build and maintain strong partnerships with Indigenous organisations to support conservation, cultural and economic outcomes.The Equity in Conservation Officer helps to ensure that equity and inclusion are a part of TNC Australia's conservation projects with Indigenous Partners. They facilitate cross-site learning among conservation communities and supply conservation planning teams with site or landscape level information relevant to the planning and reporting process. They implement conservation activities on Country with partners and employ a full range of tools and methods to contribute to restoration and management of land and sea Country, and to ensure a balance between people and ecological measures..We're Looking For YouIn this role, you will:
- Work collaboratively to perform tasks and make independent decisions based on analysis, experience, and context with supervisory support as needed.
- Help design, deliver and report on projects and agreements in accordance with internal policies and external partnership requirements.
- Gain cooperation from internal and external parties to accomplish project goals. This may include engagement with community stakeholders, Indigenous communities, trustees, and donors.
- Passion and interest in working with Indigenous groups, including diverse networks.
- Relationship building experience to work closely with a variety of partners.
- Lived experience working with Indigenous communities or groups or bachelor's degree and three years' experience in natural resource management, Equity in natural resource management or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
- Experience with communication via written, spoken and graphical means in English.
- Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, web browsers, etc.
- Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
- Ability and willingness to apply two-way science to decision-making and to guide activities.
- Knowledge of current trends and practices in Conservation, land, sea and/or water management as they impact and provide opportunities for Indigenous groups.
- Knowledge of equity and inclusion in social/conservation science and practice.
- Valid driver's license.